You guys know I've had some issues in recent times with melasma (patchy skin discoloration caused by the sun). Well while researching a skin cancer article I just found out one super-easy way to minimize this problem. read more

My big project for today: Do a spring cleanout of my frickin' handbag, which is overflowing with crumpled receipts, loose change and Larabar wrappers (what, they're for the emergency hunger situations that arise even more frequently now that I am pregnant; at least they aren't Hershey bar wrappers). Not to mention more beauty products than your average medicine cabinet probably contains. Ok, maybe that's exaggerating a little, but ... read more

Anyone think redheads should avoid bright-red lipstick? You know, that old-fashioned "clashing is bad" rule? If so, just look at this photo of red-headed actress Emma Stone and then try to tell me that's true. read more

Last time I used a photo of Elizabeth Banks on the blog, you were all mad for her makeup (and hair!). Well here's the look she wore to the Oscars; I spot at least two more great beauty ideas we can steal. read more

Ladies, I have been slacking: It's the 8th already and I haven't yet made my nail polish pick for the month! I admit, I've been a little uninspired, but a burst of warm-ish weather here in New York and a perfect polish-shade suggestion finally got me motivated to get my first mani-pedi of spring. Check it out. read more

Attention anyone in a hair rut: pretty chignons of all shapes, sizes and personalities were seen on last night's Oscars red carpet. Check 'em out--you might just be tempted into trying something new next time you gotta get all gussied up and go someplace. read more

If you were watching the season finale of "Real Housewives of Orange County" last night, you probably had the same thought I did: I bet Tamara wishes she hadn't run out and tattooed Simon's name on her finger, now that she's crying divorce! I'm feeling her tattoo-regret pain right now, too. read more

In case you somehow haven't heard, there'll be a big ol' "Bachelor" wedding on TV this coming Monday, during which we can all watch Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney wed. I got some scoop and easy-to-steal tricks from the makeup artist who helped make Molly look so lovely (and helped her wedding-day look outlast a torrential downpour!). read more

Did you guys catch "Idol" last night? I'm not a regular viewer, but when I happen to flip by it, I usually get sucked in--as happened last night. That meant I got to witness the following fun hair moments. read more

Random beauty question of the day: Could Lady Gaga's crazy hair antics cause a cultural ripple effect whereby we all start embracing wilder trends--such as the vivid hair streaks that reappeared on the runways this season? read more

Just in time for Reader Appreciation Day, some of you are already incorporating trends from Fall 2010 Fashion Week into your everyday beauty routines. Check out these pics of blog readers road-testing two-toned eye makeup and lace nails. read more

Looking to mix up your p.m. makeup routine? You can't go wrong with soft, golden lids and muted red lips. To get you started, here are some tricks and products celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles used on the lovely Ms. Elizabeth Banks for the Oscars technical-awards event. read more

So, it's not officially R.A.D., but this latest batch of reader comments is so funny I just can't sit on it for two more days. Thus, as a little Monday treat, allow me to present the beauty-blog comments that had us all laughing the hardest over the past 30 days. read more

Morning everyone--didja miss me? (Did you even notice I was gone?) I was away on a much-needed sunny vacation last week. I've returned with a clearer head--but not with a tan. Not even a slight sun-kissed glow. This is a new experience for me. read more

We've revisited the '80s a few times already during Fall 2010 Fashion Week, so why don't we just go ahead and look back one more decade for hair inspiration? Check out these flippy Debbie Harry-inspired 'dos from the Phillip Lim show. read more